A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being attacked with a "machete-type knife" in Moston.

The man was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary following the incident on Moston Lane.

A police cordon has been put up between Nuthurst Road and Charlestown Road.

DS James Coles from GMP said the victim was on foot when he was chased by two vehicles, which performed u-turns in the road, crashing into a resident’s Nissan Micra and knocking over a bollard during their attempts to accost the victim.

He said the victim was then attacked with a machete-type knife.

Police are now searching for the two vehicles involved and will issue a description of them when one becomes available.

An ambulance spokeswoman said: “We were called to Moston Lane at 12.53pm. A male patient in his late 30s has been taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Advanced paramedics, a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance were called to the scene. It is a police incident. The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The hospital were informed that we were coming."

At 1.38pm, TfGM tweeted: "Due to a police incident on Moston Lane at the Four Ways, Moston Lane is currently closed between Nuthurst Road and Charlestown Road."

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Cordon remains as investigations continue

It’s worth reiterating that the road, including a large part of the pavement, is still cordoned off while police carry out their investigations.

Important forensic work is still underway at the scene.

16:22Helen Johnson

Officers are now placing markers at key points, including around the bollard, which we understand was knocked down by a car in pursuit of the victim.

16:22Helen Johnson

CSI officers arrive

Scene of crime officers have now arrived in Moston to carry out further investigations.It’s fairly quiet here now, as the shops are starting to close, but the road remains closed to traffic and pedestrians as police carry out their work.

15:44Helen Johnson

More images from Moston Lane police scene

Moston Lane remains closed for the time being.

(Image: Eddie Garvey)

Police cordon in Moston Lane

(Image: Eddie Garvey)

15:20KEY EVENT

Man's injuries 'not thought to be life-threatening'

Greater Manchester Police have just issued this update:

“Shortly after 12.50pm on Wednesday 27 June 2018, police were called to reports that a man had been stabbed on Moston Lane, Moston.

“Officers attended and a 27-year-old man has been taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

“An investigation has been launched and several roads remain closed – Moston Lane and Shackleton Road. Enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with any information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1077 of 27/06/18, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

15:18Helen Johnson

Where the attack victim was treated

This is the scene where the victim was treated. People living nearby have have told us the man was badly cut across his back.

15:15KEY EVENT

Video from scene

Our photographer Eddie Garvey is there and has captured the scene.

We understand the victim is at hospital. Two fast response cars and an ambulance are still at the scene.

15:05Rebecca Day

Area becoming busier

The area is getting busier, as the schools finish for the day.

There are now lots of young people coming across the scene on their way home.

The road is also a well-used bus route.

Police tell us they hope to have it reopened as soon as possible, but forensic and photography work must be carried out first.

(Image: Eddie Garvey)

(Image: Eddie Garvey)

14:59KEY EVENT

'I saw the young lad was on the floor. They hit him with the machete'

An eyewitness said:

“I live near the incident. I heard a car screeching. It went into the back of another car. Then it rammed into traffic lights.

“They then got out and chased someone with a machete. Then I saw the young lad was on the floor. They hit him with the machete.

“There was a lot of blood. They then jumped into the car and drove off. Armed police arrived a few minutes later.”

We’ve just spoken DS James Coles from GMP at the scene. He has confirmed that the victim has been taken to hospital after being attacked.

He says the victim was on foot when he was chased by two vehicles, which performed u-turns in the road, crashing into a resident’s Nissan Micra and knocking over a bollard during their attempts to accost the victim.

The victim, a male, was then attacked with a machete-type knife.

Police are now searching for the two vehicles involved and will issue a description of them when one becomes available.

In the meantime, DS Coles is urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the police or Crimestoppers.

People at the scene say a car crashed into this bollard in Moston Lane at the pedestrian crossing

14:30Helen Johnson

'Out of bounds' while police work

Traffic is being diverted back along Moston Lane.

The entire street, including pavements, are out of bounds for now while police carry out their work.

14:22Helen Johnson

Cordon in place

The cordon currently in place in Moston Lane.

(Image: Eddie Garvey)

14:20Helen Johnson

Paramedic equipment seen in street

A large part of the road has been closed off. The incident occurred about an hour ago.

Ambulance Service equipment is still visible in the street.

We understand a man has been taken to hospital with injuries.

Paramedic equipment in street after police incident in Moston Lane

14:17

Current scene in Moston

Our reporter Helen Johnson is on the scene - she’s sent this first image from the cordon at Moston Lane.